90% of rural women entrepreneurs save, 56% opt for bank deposits: survey

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Of these, 33% save between 20% and 50% of their income, according to a recent survey by  DBS Bank India, in collaboration with Haqdarshak.

About 15% had benefited from government credit schemes, underscoring the importance of further strengthening access to such schemes for rural entrepreneurs.

At least 90% of rural women entrepreneurs save a portion of their monthly income.

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Markets: India

Topics: Entrepreneurship challenges DBS Bank India Rural India Financial autonomy Haqdarshak Rural women savings survey. Rural women entrepreneurs Women-led businesses Women entrepreneurs International Women's Day 2025 Financial inclusion Financial resilience Self-Help Groups (SHGs) Growth aspirations Government credit schemes SHG loans Financial literacy Women and finance Savings habits UPI transactions Rural development Women empowerment Business reinvestment Digital banking Women's entrepreneurship Regional savings differences Financial behavior Microentrepreneurship Business funding Rural economy Community development

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Published On: 2025-03-07 @ 14:51:54 (4 days ago)

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